Telegram announced some new changes and features to its iOS and Android apps on Monday, including an odd gift feature.

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born and Dubai-based Telegram chief executive, issued a rare rebuke, accusing Moscow of scheming to force citizens on to a “state-controlled app built for surveillance and political censorship” in reference to the Kremlin-backed MAX messenger, which was launched last year and is modelled on China’s WeChat.

On Tuesday, Telegram founder Pavel Durov hit back at Russian authorities as Moscow tightens its grip on foreign apps. Russia Clamps Down On Telegram Over Privacy Russia's communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor,

Telegram, the popular messaging app, has blocked a number of channels with ties to Hamas. The move followed Apple and Google coming under pressure from outside groups ...

Russia has imposed further curbs on Telegram, citing failure to curb criminal activity, drawing criticism from politicians and regional officials who warn the restrictions could disrupt communications for soldiers and civilians.

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Critics say restricting social media app risks harming communications between state, military units and public

Many users reported lagging and slow traffic when using Telegram this week after Russia’s communications watchdog said that the popular messaging app would face greater restrictions because it failed